An aromatherapy facial uses natural products, as well as essential oils to benefit the skin and improve health and vitality. It is very similar to a beauty medical treatment where skin concerns can be specifically targeted using certain oils.
Utilizing products in an Aromatherapy facial that feed the skin nutrients and oils can aid in the healing and repair of skin. According to the studies, 60% of what we apply to the sin, ends up in our bloodstream. Using natural and organic products that best mimic our own cell make-up, i.e. plant based or mineral based, can help to give our skin the nutrients and food it needs. The more organic, the better. Essential oils and their components are so micro that they penetrate the epidermis and enter the blood brain barrier within 2-3 minutes. This means after being topically applied, they arrive in our blood stream.
An aromatherapy facial can do a number of things: it cleans the skin on the face and décolletage; it sloughs off dead skin cells; it can feed the skin vital nutrients; it can act to rehydrate the skin; balances and replenishing for the skin fresh full of vitality and glowing (more details about the benefits on the list below).
First thing when treating with an Aroma facial is to identify the client’s skin type and the skin needs. There are essential oils that are effective for a specific type of skin:
- Dry: Myrrh, Geranium, Frankincense, Lavender, Sandalwood, Rose, Patchouli
- Oily: Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Geranium, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Neroli, Lemon, Cedarwood.
- Problematic: Rosemary, Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium
- Combination: Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood, Tea Tree
- Mature: Rose, Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Frankincense
- Sensitive: Lavender, Clary Sage, Neroli, Rose, German Chamomile, Geranium
- Good All-rounders: Rose, Lavender, Geranium, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Tea Tree
Once you have identified their skin type, you can blend the various types of products you will need to do an Aroma facial. Here are the benefits of Aromatherapy Facials:
- Prevents skin problems. The utmost benefit of Aromatherapy facials is that it helps with any skin problems, like acne, blemishes, dark and red spots, and wrinkles.
- Improves skin complexion. There are some essential oils like lemon and orange that can brighten the skin's complexion. One benefit is that it also reduces pigmentation of the face and leaves a radiant glow on it.
- Removes dead cells. This type of facial can deeply cleanse the skin and clear all the impurities. Olive essential oils and Rosemary essential oil give your skin a deep clean. It's also really refreshing!
- Treats skin infection: This facial is perfect for people suffering from many allergies and infections. It can be healed by applying antiseptic and anti-inflammatory substances found in certain essential oils.
- Soften your skin. The Aromatherapy facials are done by using pure and effective oils that restore the skin moisture and give a soft and supple feel.
- Increase skin health and no side effects. Essential oils don't have harmful chemicals in them, so you can be sure that it won't cause any damage to your skin. Oils also have antioxidants and vitamins that induce blood circulation and the formation of new skin cells.
How to do an Aromatherapy facial at home?
- Cleanse your face using a mild face wash.
- Steam your face by adding a few drops of essential oil in the hot water and then put the clean towel in it. Squeeze out the excess water and apply this towel onto your face. Keep it for 2 minutes. Repeat it 5 times.
- Now massage your face using olive oil or any other pure oil according to your skin type. Be gentle and do it for the next 7 minutes and let it sit for the next 5 minutes. Lastly, clean it using a wet towel or cotton ball.
- Now take a natural scrub and scrub it on your face in circular motion for 10 minutes. You can also use a homemade face scrub to do the job perfectly.
- Gently clean off the face with cotton and apply a homemade face pack and rinse it off with water. Or simply wash the face off with normal water.
- In the end, apply a moisturizer on your face.
Tip: You can create an aura of aroma facial by lighting some fragrance candles and flowers around.